Volume 4, Issue 3: March 2015
The Official Bulletin of The Fraternal Order of Eagles Grand Aerie
Grinnell, IA #2545 Wins 2015 Grand Aerie Bulletin Contest
Help The Order By Serving The Grand Aerie As An Agent
The Grand Aerie is taking a new approach to our Agent program and we need your help. Through the program, the Grand Aerie looks to find 30 individuals to work as Agents dedicated to helping Troubled Aeries/Auxiliaries get back on their feet and continue leaving a positive impact on their communities. Another 10 individuals will be selected as Closing Agents, who will inherit Aeries and Auxiliaries deemed unsalvageable and assist in the sale and handling of assets. Revisions were made to relieve pressure from the States/Provinces and improve the knowledge of all Agents. We’re asking you to spread the word to Aeries and Auxiliaries throughout your State/Province and help us attract individuals in your area who you feel best exemplify the Fraternal Order of Eagles and are best suited for Agent work. Anyone accepted into the Agent program will be required to attend an Agent Certification Class where the duties and obligations of the positions will be explained by G.A. leadership. The Grand Worthy President’s Office is currently accepting applications and will be in touch at a later date with further instructions. The continued health and success of the F.O.E. is a group effort and we’re counting on you to help us as we take the necessary measures to ensure the long term stability of the organization. If you have any questions regarding the revised program, contact Assistant to the Grand Worthy President Scott Houghtaling at 614-883-2172 or via email at scotth@foe.com.
The bulletin of Grinnell, IA, #2545 was awarded Grand Prize in the 2015 Bulletin Contest. For a complete list of winners, see page 2.
Falls Creek, PA #965 Making A Difference In Suicide Prevention Eagles Auxiliary #965 of Falls Creek, Pa., has supported the Clearfield/Jefferson (Counties) Suicide Prevention Team in monetary donations and by participating in related events for the last five years. One major annual event is the Clearfield/ Jefferson Annual Walk for Suicide Prevention & Awareness. Members formed a team and walked in memory of those who had died by suicide. Many members had experienced this loss in their own families. One very sad statistic is that for every suicide at least six others are intimately affected. The Auxiliary sisters also completed a suicide prevention training program “Question, Persuade Refer”. This
program’s goal is to teach these three simple steps that anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide. These members are now Gatekeepers who are in a position to recognize the warning signs that someone may be contemplating suicide and get them the help they need. This is, by far, the ultimate goal of becoming a part of our charities. Recently a new member asked the Auxiliary to help with a benefit for a family she knew who had recently lost a loved one to suicide. This small community was mourning the loss of a mother, sister, and friend. There
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